Now, the next step for the Mammoth and Guenther is to make the playoffs and play strong hockey throughout the first couple of months of the season. “We’ve taken a step,” Guenther said.

The Utah Mammoth have made many free-agent signings this offseason, which include valuable Stanley Cup-winning experience.

In the NHL, or any sport really, there are always at least a few new teams to make the playoffs each year. With the movement around the league this summer, and ...